Why Seahawks fans should be excited about Rashaad Penny

After trading down earlier tonight, the Seattle Seahawks selected former San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th pick in the 2018 NFL draft.

Penny possesses excellent vision as a runner. He does his best work between the tackles. When given even the tiniest of holes to run through, he hits it with a sense of decisiveness that’s rare for a 22-year old running back. Penny is a threat to score every time the ball is in his hands. He flashed his big-play ability at the Senior Bowl where he was named Co-MVP of the game. He’ll routinely gash defenses for big gains at the next level. In the passing game, he’s a natural catching the ball thanks to his soft hands.

The Seahawks backfield struggled to get anything going on the ground last season. The organization is hoping that Penny can change that immediately.

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